The security forces frustrated an attempt to suicide bombing at a control point near Jandola Fort in the upper area of Jandola of South Wazirist. After the failed attack, the forces responded with strong shots, killing several militants, Express News said Thursday.
According to security sources, the attackers opened fire after the explosion, with sources confirming that the attack was a suicide bombing. Security officials declared that several militants were neutralized outside the control point of the Jandola fort in South Wazirist.
The suicide bomber detonated its explosives at the southern door, which turned out that two security people were injured. The identification process for terrorists is currently in progress, security sources revealed.
They reported that six attackers were killed, and the operation of the security forces is still ongoing. Combat helicopters patrol the area, with flashy shots heard while the situation remains tense, they added.
Meanwhile, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi praised security forces for successfully frustrating the control point in the tank.
He praised the brave security forces for killing 10 foreign militants and recognized their professional abilities to prevent the attack, adding that the nation is proud of the experience of their security forces.
